When is the best to visit Dubai?
Dubai's most popular year-round resort. The average January temperature is 18 ° C. In July, the conditions become less comfortable - the average temperature rises to 33 ° C. Average annual rainfall - see 15.25 The best time to travel to Dubai - from October to April. During these months the temperature ranges from 20 to 30 ° C, and the sun is not particularly scorching. Since, at this time in Dubai comes mostly tourists, a place in the hotel must be booked in advance.

The peak season is the period of the Trade Festival (mid-January to mid February), so do not count on any discounts. If you do not mind the heat and high humidity, go to Dubai in mid-September, the trip will be less expensive. It should not be, and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Muslims during Ramadan from dawn to dusk fasting, the day in many restaurants do not serve alcohol, food and even water.

The rules of fasting should be on the people to abide by all regardless of their religious beliefs. In the holy month of smoking in public places is strictly prohibited. If all you're planning a trip to Dubai in Ramadan, be prepared for the fact that the life of the city changed dramatically. Most of the bars closed in the evenings, live music at this time is strictly prohibited everywhere silence reigns.  

History of Dubai

The story of Dubai is connected with the development of trade and investment. The first permanent settlement in the region appeared about 2500 BC. Oe., but then it disappeared, and only after they have settled Muslim nomads (700), the region began to develop again.

Gradually developed port. By the 16th century, Dubai became very prosperous city. In the 17th century in these places there were European merchants and traders quickly displaced Muslim. Dubai has become a fishing port, where fishermen are also involved in pearling.

In the early 19th century, local sheiks signed a deal with the British, who had an interest in the Persian Gulf.

In 1833, Bani Yas tribe, led by Chief Ben Butti Maktoum moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai and with the help of the British set up an independent city .. Maktoum ruling family of Dubai and to this day. Good relations with the British contributed to the development of Dubai. The main direction of - pearl production, but have evolved and trade ties.

In 1894, Sheikh Maktoum bin Asker Dubai proclaimed a free port where foreign merchants are not taxed. It was a wise move considering the political problems of Iran, he has made Dubai the main port of the Persian Gulf and helped it flourish. After

1930 in connection with the Great Depression and Japan in the way of invention of artificial pearls vyrashivaniya Dubai switched to re-export. The volume torgvli. In view of Dubai's strategic location contributed to the development of the city and World War II. After her graduation in Dubai started to develop and expand the port, increased trade, develop the infrastructure of the city.

In 1966, the Dubai oil reserves were discovered, which led to the receipt of astronomical profits. Dubai has become a modern world class city.

In 1971 the British were forced to withdraw from the Persian Gulf, was in front of this assistance to local sheiks in the formation of State of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has become the second city in the UAE. Today, the main sources of income of trade and tourism.